Pakistani troops opened fire at a forward post near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir. A BSF officer was martyred in J&K's Punche LOC

Jammu and Kashmir Punch LOC, A BSF officer martyred  fireing by Pakisthan Army

  Jammu: Pakistani troops opened fire at a forward post near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Punch district.  A ceasefire violation and a Border Security Force (BSF) officer were martyred on Tuesday.

  The firing from across the border in the Tarakundi area of ​​Mendhar sector was 'undisclosed', BSF officials said in a statement.

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  Manzoor Ahmad Kohli, SHO Mender, said a BSF sub-inspector was killed by Pakistani troops in Punch.

  He was associated with the 59th Battalion of the BSF.  According to officials, the Indian military had a strict response to Pakistani gunfire.

  A statement issued by the BSF said, "On December 1, 2020, the Pakistan Army again violated the ceasefire in the Rajouri sector.  Rather, saving the lives of many of his colleagues is a huge task.  Martyr ASIP P Guitt displayed the highest degree of devotion and devotion to responsibility and put his life on the line of responsibility.  ”

  IG BSF Jammu, NS Jamwal said the martyred sub-inspector P Guit was a brave and sincere border guard.  "The nation will always be grateful to him for his supreme sacrifice and dedication. The Border Security Force has retaliated strongly and effectively in the Pakistan Army posts. The martyrdom of this border trooper will not be in vain. BSF Rising Day greets BSF Rising Day," he said.

  The body of the martyr will be flown to Imphal and then to his birthplace Vil-Mafhukuki Post-Lamlong Di-Sadar District-Senapati Rajya-Manipur, where his last rites will be performed with full state honors.  In this time of grief, BSF has expressed its condolences to the bereaved family of the martyred family.

  The tragic incident happened on a day when the BSF is celebrating its 56th Raising Day today.

  President Ram Nath Kobind, VPM Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah today greeted the BSF workers on the occasion.